Advice on a used smoker

[planeles]

I'm looking at a used Lang 48" Deluxe this weekend to purchase. The owner has been upfront with any modifications or issues with the smoker. I was wondering if anybody has a "checklist" of things I need to look for when purchasing a used smoker? I've tried looking at past threads and forums, and I don't see much nor have I seen much out on the web. Any advice would be helpful.
Thank Brethren

[Untraceable]

I'd check to see if the doors are warped. That's about it. When you get it home, your going to give it a good burnt out/clean/reseasoning.

[Lake Dogs]

Modifications, to a Lang 48DX? What did he do? Usually mods to one of these types of smokers screw them up and come because the owner had no idea what he was doing...

[ButtBurner]

post a few pics if you can

that weill help in assisting you

[BBQ_MAFIA]

A Lang does not need a Mod so I wonder what the owner did.
Whatever they did, make sure you can undo it without it costing you a load of cash.

[oldbill]

I agree with every answer so far!:thumb: As far as buying a used cooker the door seals are what I'd be looking at but any weird mods that were done may be a deal breaker if they're not easily reversible.:wink:

[bvbull200]

I'd be sure to ask exactly why he is getting rid of it. I know they are great units, but if he tinkered with it or broke something along the way and it just trying to sell off a headache, I'd want to know.

Good luck with it.